IBLS Internet Law Digital Library
| # | Title / Abstract | Date |
| 1 | 1767 - Which Offshore Jurisdiction? The Example Of Bermuda
Bermuda is quite a popular offshore jurisdiction for e-businesses, which does not mean that it should be the preferred choice in any case scenario. However, the description of this jurisdiction gives a useful example of what factors need to be checked before moving offshore.The following questions have been addressed in this article: What features of Bermuda’s environment make it attractive to e-businesses?
What are the main characteristics of Bermuda’s tax regime?
Is Bermuda complying with OECD and Financial Action Task Force (FATF) requirements?
IBLS Editorial Board
Staff Attorney View details... | 2/8/2008 10:29:45 AM |
| 2 | 1745 - Examples Of Offshore E-commerce Companies
As indicated in the summary entitled: “Main Players in the Offshore E-Commerce Sector,” offshore companies belong to a large variety of sectors. They might be traditional, industrial companies or high technology companies. Many of them take the decision to move offshore as part of a global tax strategy.The following questions have been addressed in this article: What types of businesses move offshore?
What about e-businesses?
Are there any risks involved in moving offshore?
IBLS Editorial Board
Staff Attorney View details... | 2/1/2008 2:47:05 PM |
| 3 | 1560 - Offshore E-commerce In Bermuda
Bermuda is one of the offshore jurisdictions that offer the most advanced e-commerce environment to businesses seeking an offshore base for their operations. The Government has developed e-commerce legislation and supported the development of e-commerce facilities. Besides, Bermuda’s tax legislation can help e-businesses optimize their tax structure.The following questions have been addressed in this article: What characteristics of Bermuda are favorable to e-commerce?
What are the main elements of the legislative framework regarding e-commerce?
What about the tax regime?
IBLS Editorial Board
Staff Attorney View details... | 5/31/2007 9:14:25 AM |
| 4 | 1681 - Why E-businesses Move Offshore
For a variety of reasons, many of them related to the financial or regulatory aspects of their activities, e-businesses might want to relocate to offshore jurisdictions. However, there are a number of factors that e-businesses must consider before making the move.The following questions have been addressed in this article: Why go offshore?
What jurisdiction?
What corporate structure?
Is there a payment system available?
What other difficulties are associated to moving offshore?
IBLS Editorial Board
Staff Attorney View details... | 8/22/2006 12:03:03 PM |
| 5 | 1486 - Internet Service Providers Liability Under The Law Of Bermuda
Electronic transactions in the Republic of Bermuda are regulated by the Electronic Transactions Act 1999 (the “ETA”) and by the Code of Conduct 2000 (the “Code of Conduct”), which together provide a regulatory framework for the development of electronic commerce in Bermuda. The ETA and the Code of Conduct set forth several regulations aimed at supporting electronic transactions, and notably states the rules applicable to the liability of “intermediaries,” which include Internet Service Providers (“ISP.”)The following questions have been addressed in this article: How is an intermediary defined under the ETA?
What are the main rules applicable to the liability of Internet Service Providers?
What happens when the ISP becomes aware of illegal content?
What happens once the Minister is notified?
IBLS Editorial Board
Staff Attorney View details... | 4/11/2003 2:06:12 PM |
| 6 | 1485 - Electronic Transactions Under The Law Of Bermuda
Electronic transactions in Bermuda are regulated by the Electronic Transactions Act of August 1999 (the “ETA”), which provides a regulatory framework for the development of electronic commerce in Bermuda. The ETA establishes the validity of electronic signatures and sets forth several regulations applying to electronic contracts.The following questions have been addressed in this article: What is the legal status of electronic transactions under the ETA?
What is the status of electronic signatures under the ETA?
When is an electronic communication deemed to be sent/received?
Where is an electronic communication deemed to be sent/received?
IBLS Editorial Board
Staff Attorney View details... | 4/10/2003 5:42:14 PM |
| 7 | 1484 - Electronic Signature Under The Law Of Bermuda
Electronic signatures in Bermuda are regulated by the Electronic Transactions Act, which was enacted in August 1999 (the “ETA”), and which creates the legal framework for electronic commerce transactions in Bermuda. The ETA sets forth several regulations aimed at supporting electronic transactions, and notably recognizes the validity of electronic signatures.The following questions have been addressed in this article: How is electronic signature defined under the ETA?
What is the legal status of electronic signatures?
When is the use of electronic signature excluded?
How are CSPs regulated under the ETA?
What rules apply to the liability of CSPs?
IBLS Editorial Board
Staff Attorney View details... | 4/10/2003 3:35:04 PM |
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